Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Could Help Secure Critical Waterway
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, Ocean Aero’s Triton Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV) is being touted as a potential solution to the mine clearance problem. The Triton, which has been tested globally, including in the Black Sea, has mine counter-measure payloads and can operate autonomously. According to Ocean Aero’s CEO, Kevin Decker, the Triton is ready to deploy today and could be working on mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz within a week. The U.S. Navy has been evaluating and operating the Triton since 2023, and it has shown promise in maritime security operations. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.